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John Selden (December 16, 1584 - November 30, 1654) was an English lawyer, historian, and philosopher. Limited information is available, but he is known for his contributions to the fields of law, history, and philosophy.

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“When men comfort themselves with philosophy, 'tis not because they have got two or three sentences, but because they have digested those sentences, and made them their own: philosophy is nothing but discretion.”

Men Made Two Philosophy Three Comfort Sentences Discretion

Book:Table talk: being the discourses of John Selden, esq

Source: Table talk: being the discourses of John Selden, esq

“A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.”

Men Made Kings Sake Meat One Man Quietness

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“Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light and Heat. But yet, put out the Candle, and they are both gone.”

Knows May Has Beens Made Light Christian Religion Prayer Gone Intellect Unhappy Heat Division Divides Candle

Book:Table talk: being the discourses of John Selden, esq

Source: Table talk: being the discourses of John Selden, esq

“The Parish makes the constable, and when the constable is made, he governs the Parish.”

Made Parish

Book:Seldeniana: with a biographical preface

Source: Seldeniana: with a biographical preface